Location: Vientiane

Deadline for submitting the application: 13/05/2026 

Start date: 01/07/2026 

Contract type: Limited 

Contract term (months):  

1.                                 BACKGROUND

The expected outcome of project LAO/338 “Local development programme” (2023–2027) is “the well-being of the Lao people is improved, leaving no one behind”. This objective reflects the priorities of the Lao government's 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan 2021–2025, as well as the objectives of Luxembourg's 5th Indicative Cooperation Programme for Aid and Development and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation's Cooperation Programme for the Mekong Region (2022–2025), which jointly finance the programme.

2.                                 OBJECTIVES

The POA supports the LAO/338 SSA in the overall management and implementation of the Local Development Programme (LAO/338), ensuring efficient and compliant programme delivery, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance.

The POA replaces the SSA, whenever requested to do so.

The POA represents LuxDev in the implementation structure of the programme. 

The POA promotes LuxDev’s values in the field. He/she supports LuxDev’s main mission, namely, capacity building. He/she participates in the implementation of the Agency’s vision. In this view, he/she ensures that all processes defined by the Agency are implemented in accordance with the Agency’s Quality Manual (QM) and Field Manual for Laos.

The POA receives delegation of signature authority on the project bank account opened in the implementing country.

3.                                  TASKS

3.1.                          Programme Management

• Support the SSA in the implementation of the Programme in line with the Technical and Financial Document and Annual Operational Plans.
• Assist in the supervision of day-to-day Programme operations.

3.2.                          Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning

• Lead the implementation of the M&E framework for the Local Development Programme.

3.3.                          Administrative and Financial Management

• Support the SSA in the oversight of financial programming and in the monitoring and adaptive management of financial commitments.

3.4.                          Quality control and quality assurance

• Support to prepare, follow up and conclude Operational Partnership Agreements (OPAs).

3.5.                          Representation

• In coordination with the SSA, represent the Agency within the parameters defined in the agreements between LuxDev, the partner and the donors, as well as any relevant clause in the TFD.

3.6.                          Capacity Development

• Provide technical support to provincial and district counterparts, including mentoring, coaching, and facilitating trainings.

4.                                 PROFILE

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Rural Development, Development Cooperation, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in international development projects, including 3 years in rural development or decentralised governance programmes.
• At least 3 years in a senior operational management role, including administration, finance, HR and procurement preferably in multi-component programmes.
• Proven experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in the context of development cooperation programmes.
• Experience in liaising with government counterparts, development partners, and multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Previous work experience in Laos and knowledge of the Lao or Thai language is a strong advantage.